Chernobyl (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Amazon Exclusive) [UK]

[snooloui]

Release date: November 4 November 18, 2019
Purchase link: Amazon UK
Price: £24.99
Notes: Includes exclusive booklet

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[jaffajakes]

Well, I'm happy with it -- satin finish with spot-gloss elements to both the front and rear, and only £25 for one of the best mini series I've ever seen... no complaints from me!

Granted, full HD obviously would've been preferred, but I'm not too picky when it comes to that stuff tbh... so long as it's a step up from VHS/DVD quality.

Is the quality even noticeable? I’m not fussed that kinda stuff either but the comments regarding it has put me off buying it

 

[Basil]

so if this is not 1080 what is resolution?

maybe @Noodles can confirm

basil

 

[eLviS1987]

so if this is not 1080 what is resolution?

maybe @Noodles can confirm

basil

1080i instead of 1080p

 

[levi]

the inside art reminds me of goldeneye 007 on the N64.

 

[lights]

Is the quality even noticeable? I’m not fussed that kinda stuff either but the comments regarding it has put me off buying it

I'm pretty sure it'll be barely noticeable on this.

 

[Noodles]

Is the quality even noticeable? I’m not fussed that kinda stuff either but the comments regarding it has put me off buying it

I've not checked, but probably should... not sure I've ever seen anything in 1080i, so I'll possibly eat my words once I do lol.

 

[Noodles]

Well, I just quickly flicked through the first episode and it looks perfectly fine/watchable to me. I guess unless you're comparing it side-by-side to a 1080p copy or have an expert eye for these things, then you won't notice anything wrong with it.

 

[bradipolpo]

Any useful pics (AKA unsealed)?

 

[dfoles]

Any useful pics (AKA unsealed)?

 

[RickB84]

Is the amaray 1080i too or just the Steelbook? It doesn’t look too bad to me, was gonna get the blu Ray but for a few quid more I’m happy to get the steel

 

[BluSteel2012]

Is the amaray 1080i too or just the Steelbook? It doesn’t look too bad to me, was gonna get the blu Ray but for a few quid more I’m happy to get the steel

The UK release is 1080i. The Amaray contains the same disc as the steelbook so no difference.

 

[Basil]

has anyone got any in hand pics of this yet?
be intrested to see regards finish any everything

cheers
basil

 

[paulboland]

Steelbook looks good after removing shrink wrapping

Spot gloss finish on chernobyl door and hinges on front of the steelbook
Back of steelbook spot gloss finish

When you tilt the steelbook the spot gloss effect looks it's best

Looks better in hand than photos below show as photos taken during low natural daylight conditions

 

[paulboland]

Zavvi now have this listed so looks like is no longer a amazon exclusive

Zavvi
Release date January 27th 2020

Chernobyl - Limited Edition Steelbook

Buy Chernobyl - Limited Edition Steelbook from Zavvi, the home of pop culture. Take advantage of great prices on Blu-ray, 4K, merchandise, games, clothing and more!

www.zavvi.com

 

[virkia]

Courtesy Steelbookpro quick look at the spot gloss effects:-

Considering the subject matter bit puzzling they didn't go for glow-in-the-dark effects around the door but despite that I feel steel looks more than good enough to win over the fans.

 

[steelmybeatingheart]

happy days. never got around to getting this pre-release, but delighted to see it was stil available - and still is at time of posting. may be going against the grain, here, but i think this is a really nice 'standard' release. posting a few pics here in case anyone else is still on the fence. scroll down for the unboxing, or if you just want the pictures, here's the album.
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for those interested, here's your j-card:

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i agree with some posters above that it's quite a garish front for a sombre, serious series, but at the same time i think it underlines the potency of the substance at the heart of the disaster. there's spot glosses and textures on the front, which look pleasingly different under alternate lighting. here's a load of shots of the front of the steelbook, with some close ups:

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and the same for the back artwork and spine:

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opened up, the steelbook has a nice continuity of design throughout, with separate disc art also:

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the biggest surprise was the booklet. this is a good, 40 page stapled booklet with interviews with cast and production, with the content much more ambitious and worth reading than your average standard release. here are some examples from inside the booklet:

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all in all, a worthy steelbook for a superb series. watch if it you haven't yet.

 

[Comcam]

This is awesome ! I might have to buy this and put my US disks in it!

 

[p3Xitr0n]

Hi community. I saw a new about the Chernobyl series. It is due out on 1 December 2020 in the 4K edition. Have you heard of it? Thank you

 

[steelmybeatingheart]

hi @p3Xitr0n, welcome to the site.

there has already been a steelbook - not 4K - for this series, see thread here. i have just had a quick look on the usual retailers and can't see any advance notifications for the 4K amaray version just yet, although other Ninjas may be aware. happy hunting!

 

[p3Xitr0n]

Ok thx